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2008-06-05 3:25 AM

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Subject: Race day build-ups

So, here I am training for my first Triathlon in 2 months (it's a sprint in August) and I've decided to do some 5k's and a butte to butte in the interim, but I'm trying to make good time and perform to my best.  The question is:  how many days before the 5k (or any other race) should I lighten up my training retinue?  I figure 2 days is a good down time, but I worry that that's too long.

 

Any suggestions? 



2008-06-05 4:16 AM
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Subject: RE: Race day build-ups
if the TRI in august is your "A" race, then IMHO, a two day taper prior to a 5k is overkill. Many will say just keep on your training schedule and use the 5k as an intense work-out.

If you wanted to take off the day before the 5K, maybe mix up your training schedule so that your scheduled off day is the day before and you do a work-out on your normally scheduled off day.
2008-06-05 7:04 AM
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One.  Probably none.

The 5Ks would be training races.  So don't taper. 

2008-06-05 7:09 AM
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I agree with both posts. I would not taper for a 5K race, but take the day before off. That 5K race should be like a training day, but with a much higher intensity.
2008-06-05 12:55 PM
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Subject: RE: Race day build-ups

Awesome! I was a little concerned about tapering too much so I went out and ran a decent 2.5 miles this morning, even though I hadn't read this yet. I'm really eager to get up and go do this, and want to see a good time, but frankly, my Tri is by far more important to me at this point. Though, rebreaking my 6 min mile time would be nice

 

Thanks for all the input!

 

~Evo



Edited by Evocati 2008-06-05 12:56 PM
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